Sen. Peter Oberacker

Permits the court to withhold names, contact information, and statements of any victim or eyewitness from discovery where the defendant is associated with a criminal street gang or the offense is connected to a criminal street gang or criminal enterprise activity.

Provides for family members of a crime victim and interested parties to make statements to members of the parole board; provides that such oral statement shall be made to the members of the state board of parole who will determine whether the defendant is released.

Authorizes the division of criminal justice services to add to the police officers memorial the names of peace officers of the state of New York who are slain in the line of duty.

Makes life imprisonment without parole mandatory for defendants convicted of murder in the first degree or second degree and the victim is a police officer, peace officer, first responder or correctional officer.

Establishes a temporary state commission to study and investigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic response on deaths in nursing homes; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.

Authorizes the village of Bloomingburg to enter into a contract to sell or pledge as collateral for a loan some or all of the delinquent liens held by such city to a private party or engage a private party.

Directs the public service commission in consultation with NYSERDA to conduct a full cost benefit analysis of the technical and economic feasibility of renewable energy systems in the state of New York and to compare such directly with other methods of electricity generation within nine months after the effective date and every four years thereafter.

Excludes real property conveyances from the written notice requirement when such property is being conveyed by the state of New York or any of its political subdivisions as part of a foreclosure proceeding.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new offense called "aggravated criminal concealment of identity" for individuals who commit certain serious crimes while wearing a mask or face covering. It directly affects people committing listed offenses like assault, stalking, sexual abuse, kidnapping, robbery, or terrorism-related crimes while concealing their identity. The key mechanism is automatic sentencing enhancement: if the underlying crime is a violent felony, this new offense is treated as a violent felony; for other crimes, it elevates the offense category. Minimum sentences are specified, such as at least six years for indeterminate sentences when the underlying crime is a class B felony.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires registered sex offenders to report changes in their employment address to the state division of criminal justice services within 10 days, along with other updates like residence or school enrollment. It mandates a $10 fee for each registration change, though failure to pay doesn’t block the registration. For offenders classified as moderate risk (level two), law enforcement must notify specific organizations - including schools, libraries, day cares, and nursing homes - about the offender’s employment address and other details. This information becomes publicly accessible upon request, expanding transparency for entities serving vulnerable populations. The law affects sex offenders who change jobs and the organizations receiving these notifications.